Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville

A 77-foot-tall metal sculpture called 'The Empty Cross' is the centerpiece of the unfinished site.

December 24, 2012 12:52 AM

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Max Greiner Jr. plans to erect a 77-foot version of his sculpture "The Empty Cross" atop this hill overlooking Interstate 10 in Kerrville as part of the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden. Dec. 31, 2000.

Max Greiner Jr. plans to erect a 77-foot version of his sculpture "The Empty Cross" atop this hill overlooking Interstate 10 in Kerrville as part of the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden. Dec. 31, 2000.

Photo: Zeke MacCormack, San Antonio Express-News

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A 77-foot cross delivered to The Coming King Foundation rests near Interstate 10 near Kerrville. Oct. 31, 2009.

A 77-foot cross delivered to The Coming King Foundation rests near Interstate 10 near Kerrville. Oct. 31, 2009.

Photo: Max Greiner, Courtesy Photo

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The Coming King Foundation wants to erect this huge metal cross, seen Feb. 12, 2010, on a hill-top lot, just to the rear of where it currently sits, in the Mesa Vista subdivision in Kerr County. The truck shown at the rear of the photo is parked on the cul-de-sac in the subdivision. The residents there are suing to stop the cross from being erected.

The Coming King Foundation wants to erect this huge metal cross, seen Feb. 12, 2010, on a hill-top lot, just to the rear of where it currently sits, in the Mesa Vista subdivision in Kerr County. The truck shown

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Photo of "The Empty Cross" at the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville. Clint and Melissa Fiore made the photo on June 18, 2010, as the concrete foundation was being poured.

Photo of "The Empty Cross" at the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville. Clint and Melissa Fiore made the photo on June 18, 2010, as the concrete foundation was being poured.

Photo: Melissa Fiore, Courtesy Photo

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Workers put the finishing touches on the supports of "The Empty Cross" on July 26, 2010. The sculpture will be erected to overlook Interstate 10 in sight of Kerrville by the Coming King Foundation.

Workers put the finishing touches on the supports of "The Empty Cross" on July 26, 2010. The sculpture will be erected to overlook Interstate 10 in sight of Kerrville by the Coming King Foundation.

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

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Workers put the finishing touches on the supports of "The Empty Cross" on July 26, 2010. The sculpture will be erected to overlook Interstate 10 in sight of Kerrville by the Coming King Foundation.

Workers put the finishing touches on the supports of "The Empty Cross" on July 26, 2010. The sculpture will be erected to overlook Interstate 10 in sight of Kerrville by the Coming King Foundation.

Photo: Bob Owen, San Antonio Express-News

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Welder David Sellars of Debsteal Construction helps put the finishing touches on the support structures of "The Empty Cross" on July 26, 2010. The sculpture will be erected to overlook Interstate 10 in sight of Kerrville by the Coming King Foundation.

Welder David Sellars of Debsteal Construction helps put the finishing touches on the support structures of "The Empty Cross" on July 26, 2010. The sculpture will be erected to overlook Interstate 10 in sight of

Peppy Authement (left) and other praisers place their hands on and pray for "The Empty Cross" before it is lifted into place at the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville, which is being built by the Coming King Foundation at Interstate 10 and Texas 16 on July 27, 2010.

Peppy Authement (left) and other praisers place their hands on and pray for "The Empty Cross" before it is lifted into place at the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville, which is being built by the

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Worshipers Peggy Authement (left) and Becky Choat pray with others for "The Empty Cross" before it is raised to its base. The project is sponsored by the Coming King Foundation at Interstate 10 and Texas 16 in Kerrville on July 27, 2010.

Worshipers Peggy Authement (left) and Becky Choat pray with others for "The Empty Cross" before it is raised to its base. The project is sponsored by the Coming King Foundation at Interstate 10 and Texas 16 in

James Barnett, of Impact Christian Fellowship Church, blows a Shofar during the raising of "The Empty Cross," sponsored by the Coming King Foundation, at Interstate 10 and Texas 16 in Kerrville on July 27, 2010.

James Barnett, of Impact Christian Fellowship Church, blows a Shofar during the raising of "The Empty Cross," sponsored by the Coming King Foundation, at Interstate 10 and Texas 16 in Kerrville on July 27,

Workers continue late in the day with installation of lighting before group activities at Max Greiner's “The Empty Cross” at the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville in the evening on July 27, 2010.

Workers continue late in the day with installation of lighting before group activities at Max Greiner's “The Empty Cross” at the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville in the evening on July 27,

Pastor Dale W. Friedrich plays guitar and leads singing during first night activities at Max Greiner's “The Empty Cross” at the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville in the evening on July 27, 2010.

Pastor Dale W. Friedrich plays guitar and leads singing during first night activities at Max Greiner's “The Empty Cross” at the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville in the evening on July 27,

Artist Max Greiner stands with his sword to start group activities at his newly installed sculpture “The Empty Cross” at the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville in the evening on July 27, 2010.

Artist Max Greiner stands with his sword to start group activities at his newly installed sculpture “The Empty Cross” at the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville in the evening on July 27, 2010.

Photo: Tom Reel, San Antonio Express-News

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Max Greiner's “The Empty Cross” stands at sunset at the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville in the evening on July 27, 2010.

Max Greiner's “The Empty Cross” stands at sunset at the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville in the evening on July 27, 2010.

Max Greiner Jr. designed "The Empty Cross" that stands atop the unfinished Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville, as well as the sculpture shown here beside him. Dec. 3, 2012. Money is slowly being raised to complete the garden, which Greiner would like to include paths lined by plaques with Bible verses, a visitors’ center and museum, and a chapel.

Max Greiner Jr. designed "The Empty Cross" that stands atop the unfinished Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville, as well as the sculpture shown here beside him. Dec. 3, 2012. Money is slowly being

Luis Sosa (left) and his wife Yasmin, holding daughter Kaylee, admire one of the works displayed at the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden on a hill in Kerrville overlooking Interstate 10 on Dec. 3, 2012.

Luis Sosa (left) and his wife Yasmin, holding daughter Kaylee, admire one of the works displayed at the Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden on a hill in Kerrville overlooking Interstate 10 on Dec. 3, 2012.